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Video game DLC point to the fact of entitlement mentality

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thanatos144
, 02-29-2012 at 10:28 AM (635 Views)
Video game DLC point to the fact of entitlement mentality

I am getting a new game on my wedding day called Mass Effect 3 ...It is a space opera Role Playing Game (RPG) Now when it comes out there will be a day one Down Loaded Content (DLC) that seems to have caused a ruckus. It seems people have this belief that have content to be sold separately is an evil capitalist motive to make money and shit on customers......Now it is true that DLC's are a separate means of revenue ...It is not an evil thing. One thing is you don't need to DLC to finish or enjoy the game........You don't need it to complete the personal story of the main protagonist.

What this boils down to is people think that they are Owed things cause they have bought a game other than the game itself. They are taught all the time that those who make money are evil and want to pollute the world and keep you down.....When in truth it is the opposite that is true. They are wanting your money to make more games for you to enjoy and make money.

You are not entitled to anything than what is in the box you bought. Thats it. It is time you who think other wise grow up and get a life.....

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  1. Lutherf's Avatar
    What major game doesn't offer add-on DLC now? It's a great way to extend the playability of the game for all those who aren't into modding.
  2. CowboyTed's Avatar
    Chargable DLC on the first day is a bit much... You bring home and they look for extra.

    I don't mind paying for packs later on like lutherf is saying it really adds to the enjoyment and lenght of the game.

    Battlefield 3 was a good example of giving a free DLC with in a few weeks of launch but are not charing for deciated servers (pricey at $40 for 90 days). But it is a great game and I don't mind paying.

    It is all about a right balance and value for money
  3. RRAHH's Avatar
    There's a major flaw to this logic. I don't begrudge corporations that make DLC and charge for them. However, there are a few stipulations to the concept. I'll try to name them as best as I can.

    1. Never charge for DLC for a game on it's first day. This signifies and gives off the wrong impression that the developer had the DLC ready before the game's release date and chose to withhold for the sole purpose to nickel and dime the consumer. This is a big no-no in my book. Now, Mass Effect 3's first day DLC was of decent length and worth so it wasn't the end of the world.

    2. Never charge for DLC for a game on it's first day when the content is already on the disc. As far as corporate tactics are concerned, this is a low blow because you're effectively paying twice for the content you should have received the first time around. Capcom is notorious for this as is EA.

    3. DLC is fine and dandy. If a corporation is going to produce DLC for the game, it should make sure to make the content worthwhile in price and content. No one want to pay $5 for a costume change in Street Fighter x Tekken etc...

    By the way, how did you enjoy Mass Effect 3, thanatos144? I loved it but found the ending perplexing.
  4. thanatos144's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by RRAHH
    There's a major flaw to this logic. I don't begrudge corporations that make DLC and charge for them. However, there are a few stipulations to the concept. I'll try to name them as best as I can.

    1. Never charge for DLC for a game on it's first day. This signifies and gives off the wrong impression that the developer had the DLC ready before the game's release date and chose to withhold for the sole purpose to nickel and dime the consumer. This is a big no-no in my book. Now, Mass Effect 3's first day DLC was of decent length and worth so it wasn't the end of the world.

    2. Never charge for DLC for a game on it's first day when the content is already on the disc. As far as corporate tactics are concerned, this is a low blow because you're effectively paying twice for the content you should have received the first time around. Capcom is notorious for this as is EA.

    3. DLC is fine and dandy. If a corporation is going to produce DLC for the game, it should make sure to make the content worthwhile in price and content. No one want to pay $5 for a costume change in Street Fighter x Tekken etc...

    By the way, how did you enjoy Mass Effect 3, thanatos144? I loved it but found the ending perplexing.
    I enjoyed it. The ending was okay but they should have explained more in it cause it did leave more questions than answers.
  5. RRAHH's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by thanatos144
    I enjoyed it. The ending was okay but they should have explained more in it cause it did leave more questions than answers.
    No worries. Bioware did announce DLC that is supposed to be released in June extending and clarifying the ending. I'm personally subscribing to the indoctrination theory. My belief is that Harbinger was trying to indoctrinate Shepard and the ending you chose was dependent on whether you became indoctrinated or overcame it. I chose to destroy the Reapers. (Old Machines)
  6. Sheldon's Avatar
    It depends on every DLC and the company´s policy, if a DLC is "evil".
    I can make a whole game and than make additional content to sell ist as DLC. No problem here.

    I also can make a whole game and then exclude some parts of this game to sell them separately as DLCs or even Day one DLCs. That´s "evil" imo.